UW-Madison announced Wednesday its participation in the first national teach-in on global warming solutions.
Focus the Nation"" will feature a live Web cast produced by the National Wildlife Federation and presented by the Earth Day Network at more than 1400 colleges and universities across the country and at three UW-Madison locations.
The project aims to prepare ""millions of students to become leaders in responding to the challenge"" of global warming, according to a statement. It will also focus on education, civic engagement and leadership.
""We are thrilled to be a part of this initiative,"" James Pawley, a UW-Madison zoology professor, said in a statement. ""It represents the enormous power that youth have when they use their education to create positive change in the world.""
UW-Madison students can see the Web cast at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30 in 2650 Humanities, 105 Psychology or 6210 Social Science.
UW-Madison faculty and guest speakers, including Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, will continue the teach-in Jan. 31 at Memorial Union's Great Hall. Many state legislators will also participate in a ""Green Democracy"" discussion with students at 6 p.m. in the Lowell Center.
